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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore P10i

What PD35 V3.0 does better (4) and where P10i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $80
5.8Brightness & throw5.2
8.7Battery & charging4.4
8.9Build & durability7.8
7.9Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P10i?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 38 h6.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 290 m+23%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 21,020 cd+52%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is P10i better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,800 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Nitecore P10iNitecore P10i≈ $805.0
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd21,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m290 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime230 h38 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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